Collision Repair Technology

This program is instructed by Randell Eldridge and is an ASE certified program.   The course provides instruction on repairing damaged auto bodies and body parts. Skills are developed in welding, masking, sanding, painting, repairing and replacing sheet metal, frame straightening, removing and replacing trim and accessories, and estimating repairs.

Areas of Training Include:

• Non-structural Repair
• Structural Repair 
• Refinishing 
• Estimating 
• Plastic Repair 
• Mechanical/Electrical

ADVANCE-TECH by I-CAR is the curriculum used by this program.
The Instructor is ASE Certified in all categories.

SPECIAL NOTICE:  Based on industry requirements, students should hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.  Normally, employers will only hire technicians who hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Job Opportunities

Kinds of industries that hire persons with this skill include auto body and paint shops, auto manufacturing plants, custom body shops and insurance companies.

Demand For

In Tennessee repairers number 4,100. Employment is expected to grow faster than the average as the number of vehicles damaged in traffic accidents increases with the motor vehicle population and as older vehicles need repairing.

Type of individual Best Suited for This Position:

• Repairers must be able to tolerate dust and the odor of paint.

Certification is offered by the National Institution for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Enrollment

• New students enroll every month as space is available
• Average time to complete program - 20 months

Grades

An average grade of C or better must be maintained to remain enrolled.